Kara (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = KARA 카라


Img_capt = KARA 카라
Background = group_or_band
Origin = South Korea
Genre = K-pop, R&B, Dance
Years_active = 2007–present
Label = Daesung Entertainment (DSP)
URL = [http://kara.dspenter.com/ KARA's Official Website]
Current_members = Park Gyu-ri, Han Seung-yeon, Nicole Jung, Kang Ji-Young, Gu Ha-Ra
Past_members = Kim Sung-hee

Kara (Hangul: 카라) is a girl group from South Korea. They are under Daesung Entertainment (DSP). Kara means "sweet melody" in Greek. Kamilia (Kara + Familia) is the name of their fanclub and their official color is pearl peach.

History

Kara debuted in the K-pop industry in March 2007 with the release of their first album "The First Blooming". Promotions ended in the summer of 2007.

Because of their similarity to Fin.K.L and the fact that both were under the same company, the two were often compared to each other; in response, Kara stated that they wanted to work hard enough to deserve the comparison. [ko icon Yeong-hyeon Kim. [http://sports.hankooki.com/lpage/music/200705/sp2007050107560258550.htm "카라 '핑클과 비교될 정도로 잘하고 싶어'"] . Hankooki.com. May 1 2007. Retrieved March 20 2008 .]

The group was scheduled to have their comeback in March 2008 with their second album. However, Kim Sunghee left the group suddenly due to parental pressure, as her participation in the group was contingent on the maintenance of her grades. She failed to pass her college entrance exam, and as a result, she was forced to leave the group. In response, DSP stated that the second album would be shelved and replaced by a mini-album to come in May; in addition, two members would join the group, chosen through public auditions, to be chronicled by music television station M.Net. [ko icon [http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_menu=700100&g_serial=315667 '카라 탈퇴' 김성희 "아쉽지만 음악공부에 전념할 것"] . February 28, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2008.] [ [http://www.ahatv.co.kr/News/Detail.aspx?cSn=1&pSn=13400 카라 김성희 탈퇴로 새 멤버 오디션 진행한다] . March 1, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2008.]

The two new members were eventually revealed to be Gu Hara and Kang Ji-young; their comeback was on July 24 2008, two months after scheduled.

Members

Current

Park Gyuri (박규리)

*Position: Leader, Vocal
*Date of birth: birth date and age|1988|5|21
*Educational Background: Currently attending Dongduk Woman's University (Entertainment field. Theatrical Broadcasting Major)
*Work History: Acted on drama's as a child in Ladies of the Palace and Oneul eun Cho-eun Nal as Sonagi, Podogi’s girlfriend. She also appeared as an extra in Lee Jun Ki's Pomegranate Juice Commercial.

Han Seung Yeon (한승연)

*Position: Vocal
*Date of birth: birth date and age|1988|7|24
*Educational Background: Graduated from Tenafly High School (New Jersey); currently attending Kyung Hee University.
*Work History: Currently has a hosting job on the Starcraft TV show MSL Break and a Korean Talk Show where she has recently replaced So Nyeo Shi Dae's Tiffany; So Nyeon So Nyeo Gayo Baekso or SSGB with Kim Hye-sung.

Jung Nicole (정니콜)

*Position: Vocal, rapper
*Korean Name: Jung Youngjoo
*Birthdate: birth date and age|1991|10|7
*Educational Background: Currently attending Global Christian School
*Work History: Featured on Sunha's first album "Fahrenheit" in the song "끈" (String)

Koo Ha Ra (구하라)

*Position: Vocal
*Birthdate: birth date and age|1991|1|13
*Educational Background: Seoul Girls High School

Kang Ji Young (강지영)

*Position: Vocal
*Birthdate: birth date and age|1994|1|18
*Educational Background: Gwanghui Junior High School

Former

Kim Sung Hee (김성희)

*Position: Lead Vocal
*Work History: Sang the Official OST of the drama "Three-Leaf Clover" in 2005.

Discography

Discography list
Type = Album
Name = Debut Album - The First Blooming
Released = March 29, 2007
Format = CD
Label = Daesung Entertainment
Tracks =
# "못 지킨 말" ("The Words I Couldn't Think")
# "맘에 들면 (If U Wanna)"
# "Break It"
# "Secret World"
# "Don't be Shy"
# "우리 둘" ("The Two of Us")
# "I'll be there" (Composed/Lyrics/Arranged by Big Bang)
# "눈물 지우개" ("Tear Remover")
# "Break it" (Instrumental)
# "못 지킨 말" ("The Words I Couldn't Think") (Instrumental)

Discography list
Type = Mini Album
Name = Mini Album - ROCK U
Released = August 4, 2008
Format = CD
Label = Daesung Entertainment
Tracks =
# "ROCK U"
# "Baby Boy"
# "이게뭐야" ("What's This?")
# "Good Day"
# "Wait"

References

External links

* [http://kara.dspenter.com/ Official website]